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“Talk about sensory overload”: Mattel’s autistic Barbie is here and the community has complicated feelings

"It is so important for young autistic people to see authentic, joyful representations of themselves."

January 12, 2026

AI or hypermobile ability? Nintendo’s toy announcement turns into internet debate over model’s thumb placement

"I can honestly say that I've been using my thumb wrong my entire life."

January 12, 2026

Bebe Rexha wants out of the “Khia asylum.” Here’s what that means

“People in the Khia asylum are not supposed to acknowledge that they’re in the asylum.”

January 12, 2026

“This would ruin my life”: A dog just beat Ethan Hawke and Alison Brie for a film award

"Losing to a dog, no matter how cute, would actually ruin my life."

January 12, 2026

“We can’t afford it”: A millennial noticed how Gen Z reacts to snow—and people had thoughts

Come rain, come shine—you won’t catch Gen Z at the bar.

January 12, 2026